Protaras, Cyprus. Two black snakes were spotted at a beach in Protaras, with a video of them circulating on social media on Friday. The snakes were seen moving in the sand next to rocks about 5 metres from beachgoers.
Video circulates on social media
A video of the snakes was shared online on Friday. One commenter on visitcyprus said on Facebook, “If you see one, don’t panic.”
Role in the ecosystem
Snakes are not a threat to humans and play an important role in the ecosystem by helping control rat populations and feeding on venomous snakes.
